TOWN OF STILLWATER, September 21 – Trails, and trails growing into a network, dominated a presentation by engineers for the Town to an annual joint meeting of if its Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board. Village Mayor Nelson also participated.
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One of the Ragnar Relay Races held across the nation each year passed through the Town of Stillwater about dawn on Friday, September 25, using a new staging area – the Brown’s Beach parking lot – for its 45 vans at the start of one leg of its regional race from Saratoga Springs to Lake Placid. “Thank you for letting us use Brown's Beach this year,” wrote Race Director Katie Aston Seely to Town Supervisor Edward Kinowski. “We are thrilled to be at such an iconic spot – and I'm sure the sunrise photos will be great.”
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Hoosic Valley-From September 21st through the 25th the Hoosic Valley Central School District carried out a series of educational sessions to recognize Digital Citizenship Week. The focus is to inform and educate students, parents, educators and the community about the potential dangers of social media if not used properly, responsibly and cautiously. Throughout the week teachers were also encouraged to work themes relating to social media safety into lesson plans, if and when this pertained.
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STILLWATER – The 2015-16 school year at Stillwater High School will include a series of programs designed to help Stillwater teens make responsible decisions concerning alcohol, tobacco and drug use. The Prevention Council of Saratoga will present a series of classroom and extracurricular programs highlighting the dangers of substance use as well as the consequences of harmful or threatening online behavior.
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Mother and Daughter Team Bring Some International Flavor to Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS - You could say it’s a culinary trip around the world right in the Spa City. That’s the idea behind the Saratoga International Flavorfeast, which was co-founded by the mother-daughter team Fran and Ashley Dingeman.
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Stillwater, NY - Joshua Allen Paquette, 22, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015.
Relatives and friends may call from 10am to 1pm Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
A Celebration of Life will be at 1pm at the funeral home and burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.
Immediately following, all are invited to a reception to honor Joshua’s life at Mama Mia’s Café, 185 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 pm
SACC Paint and Sip
STILLWATER - The Stillwater Area Community Center is partnering with Saratoga Paint and Sip to bring you a new, fun way to help us raise money for the development of our Arts Programming here at the center! Grab your friends and join us.
Friday, Oct. 2 12-6:00 pm and Saturday, Oct. 3 10-4:00 pm
MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, Dunning St. If you would like to be a vendor or would like additional information contact Jane Morrison applace@aol.com or 518-928-2655
Sunday, Oct. 4th from 8-11:30
All You Can Eat Breakfast ($)
CLIFTON PARK - The event will at the firehouse on Old Route 146, between Route 9 and 146 in Clifton Park. The menu will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Toast, Coffee, Juice and Milk. Tours of the fire trucks and equipment will also be given to all who attend as we also kick off National Fire Prevention Week which is October 4th to 10th, with fire safety information.
Sunday, Oct. 4th from 7:30-11:00 am
Monthly Breakfast ($)
JOHNSONVILLE - The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located at 4 River Rd. Menu consists of eggs, French toast, pancakes, hash browns, fruit, juice, coffee omelets, sausage and toast. Cost adults 13 up $7 children 5-12 $4 Bring your returns or sign up to volunteer and help your community
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Wednesday Oct. 7th
WATERFORD - Join the Waterford Museum & Cultural Center on Fall Bus Trip. Return at 4:30 – 5 pm. For more information please call Emily Wilson at (518) 237-7122.
Saturday, Oct. 10 4-6:00 pm
Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner (Take-out Only) ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge on Route 67. The menu will feature pulled pork in a large bun with special sauce plus Cole slaw, baked beans, applesauce, and brownies. The public is invited to enjoy their meal at the lodge. Refreshments and entertainment are being planned for those who decide to eat at the lodge. Reservations can be made by calling 753-0406.
Monthly Breakfast ($)
VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls VFW Aux 1938 located on Poplar Ave, will be having their monthly breakfast Sunday Oct. 11th 8-11 AM. Menu consists of eggs made to order, French toast, pancakes, toast, hash browns, bacon, sausage juice, coffee and biscuits with sausage gravy. Cost $7 for 13 and up children 5-12 $4. Rada knives for sale.
Thursday, Oct. 15th from 5-6:30 pm
Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner ($)
STILLWATER - The Women’s Association of Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave., in the Church’s Fellowship Hall. The dinner consists of family style servings of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter squash, coleslaw, rolls, pie and beverage. Takeout available. Cost: $12 Adults; $5 Ages 5-10; Under 5 Free. For advanced tickets contact the church office 664-7984. Tickets may also be at the door. The historic designated church is handicap accessible.
Friday, Oct. 16th 10-2:00 pm
Round Table Discussion -The Industrial Revolution in the Champlain Canal Region
SCHUYLERVILLE - Roundtable discussion. Stories gathered at the roundtable will be used to develop exhibit panels for the new Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center in Schuylerville. The Saratoga Town Hall is located at 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville. The workshop is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided for a FEE. Registration is required, please contact Margaret Gibbs at mgibbs@lakestolocks.org.
Saturday, Oct. 17th at 6:30
A Walk Back In Time Dinner
MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning St. Cost: $7.00 Per person. Turkey Stuffing and all the fixings. Speakers on local history: Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, Linda Palmeri, Stillwater Town Historian and Curator for Stillwater Blockhouse.
Saturday, Oct. 17 4-7:00
Annual Turkey Dinner ($)
VISCHER FERRY - Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry. Take out orders will be available from 4pm to 6:30 pm. Tickets will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 children ages 6-12 and under 5 free may be purchased at the door. Reservations not needed. Featured as always will be the bake sale of home made cakes, cookies, brownies and fruited breads.
Saturday, Oct. 17th Starts at 8:45 am
October Genealogy Conference ($$)
SCHUYLERVILLE - Scott Andrew Bartley will be the speaker at the annual Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference. The Conference at Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville, at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, (12 Spring St. Included in the cost is a hot lunch, breaks and exhibits.. For information and registration - call 518-587-2978 or email: melfrejo@aol
Monday, Oct. 19th Starting
Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus
Monday Night Rehearsals ($$)
SARATOGA - Attend Monday night rehearsals with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus from October 19-December 7th, 7:00-8:15 pm. Learn traditional and modern holiday classics in women's 4-part a capela harmony and be a part of our " a ca CELEBRATION!" Show pm December 7th to benefit Code Blue Saratoga. Rehearsals and the show will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Register on-line at www.saratogasoundtrack.org or call 518-747-3823, or email saratogasoundtrack@gmail.com
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 & 6:30 pm
Roast Pork Dinner ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Presbyterian Church Call Sylvia 753-4545 for reservations.
Sunday, Oct. 25 1-4:00 pm
Saratoga County 4-H Offers Horse Club Open House
BALLSTON SPA— Saratoga County 4-H offers the First Annual “4-H Horse Open House” at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. This event is open to the public and seeks youth ages 8-18 with an interest in horses. You do not need to own a horse to attend! Come check out what we are all about. If you or anyone you know may be interested in attending, please contact Carter at the Saratoga County 4-H Office at co263@cornell.edu.
Thursday, Nov. 5th 10-4:00 pm
Bridge Tournament ($)
CLIFTON PARK - The Patricia Ashline Memorial Bridge Tournament at The VISTA Restaurant in Clifton Park The event will benefit Care Links, a program which supports senior citizens by linking them with volunteers in the community for non-medical assistance. To register, please call Francine Rodger, at 518-331-4011 before November 1st.
OSWEGO, NY (09/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents completed their baccalaureate studies at SUNY Oswego in August 2015.
A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude, with highest honor (grade averages of 3.8 to 4.0); magna cum laude, with great honor (grade averages of 3.6 to 3.79); and cum laude, with honor (grade averages of 3.30 to 3.59).
Anthony A. Barone of Damask Drive in Clifton Park earned his bachelor of science degree in business administration
Helen G. Krupski of Bayberry Drive in Clifton Park earned her bachelor of science degree in childhood education, magna cum laude
NEW PALTZ, NY (09/23/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY New Paltz welcomes more than 1,800 students to campus for the 2015-16 academic year. Among the newest members of the New Paltz campus community are:
Morgan Clifford of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
Eleanor Condelles of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
Brandon Fiege of Waterford, N.Y. (12188)
Ariane Manolopoulos of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
Julia Olson of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
Sarah Sherman of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
Jenna Smith of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
Alex Wollyung of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
